Planning Tool

Reducing parental conflict is a complex issue which requires a system-wide approach. This self-assessment tool is designed to support local leaders and commissioners to identify local system strengths and areas for development, and to monitor progress over time.

In this document you will find:

A brief overview of the evidence on parental conflict, and link to further information.

An introduction to using a systemic approach to reduce the impact of parental conflict on children.

Descriptors for 10 key elements which make up a reducing parental conflict system.

A recording sheet, stakeholders introduction sheet, and single page summary of the tool.

The Planning Tool is one of a suite of early intervention matrices developed by the Early Intervention Foundation and is produced in partnership with HM Government as part of the national Reducing Parental Conflict Programme. The design draws on work by the Good Governance Institute, EIF’s ‘Pioneering Places’ and the Department for Work & Pension’s Local Family Offer sites.